California · Penal Code
PEN §308.5: (a) No person or business shall sell, lease, rent, or provide, or offer to sell, lease, rent, or otherwise offer to the public or to public establishments in this state, any video game intended for ei
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Prohibits selling or offering video games intended for people under 18 that contain paid advertisements for alcohol or tobacco products. Violation is a misdemeanor.
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